Integration of evidence into Theory of Change frameworks in the healthcare sector: A rapid systematic review. by Davi Mamblona Marques Romão, Cecilia Setti, Leo Heikiti Maeda Arruda, Roberta Crevelário de Melo, Bruna Carolina de Araujo, Audrey R Tan, Peter Nichols DeMaio, Tanja Kuchenmüller

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A rapid review methodology using a systematic approach, was designed. Eight electronic databases were consulted to search for peer-reviewed and gray publications detailing tools, methods, and recommendations promoting the systematic integration of research evidence in ToCs. …”
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Characteristics and Outcomes of Shared Bicycle-Related Injuries from a Large Emergency Medical Centre in China, 2017–2021 by Mao Chen, Weiwei Li, Jun Ye, Gang Liu, Chaolin Huang

“…This study was conducted by reviewing the electronic medical record database of a large hospital in China for cases of shared bicycle-related injuries in five years from January 2017 to December 2021. …”
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Web-based interventions for pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Ping Xu, Wei Zhang, Xiaojuan Wang, Dan Dan Chen, Pingping Guo, Yin Jin, Zhenzhen Xiang, Minna Mao, Qiong Zheng, Suwen Feng

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to comprehensively investigate the multidimensional effectiveness of web-based interventions for pregnant women with GDM, thereby aiding implementation decisions in clinical settings.Methods and analysis This systematic review protocol strictly adheres to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols guidelines. Six electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, CINAHL and PsycINFO) will be comprehensively searched from their inception to 26 January 2022 to identify randomised controlled trials and controlled clinical trials regarding the efficacy of web-based interventions for pregnant women with GDM on glycaemic control, behavioural outcomes, cognitive and attitudinal outcomes, mental health, maternal and neonatal clinical outcomes, and medical service utilisation and costs. …”
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Drug-Coated Balloon-Only Strategy for De Novo Coronary Artery Disease: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials by Wenyi Zhang, Mingduo Zhang, Jinfan Tian, Min Zhang, Yuan Zhou, Xiantao Song

“…The PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) electronic databases were searched for randomized controlled trials published up to May 6, 2023. …”
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Antimicrobial effect of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in arresting dentine caries of permanent teeth: A Systematic review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Mamata Hebbal, Albandri Mohammed Alowid, Praveen Jodalli, Shahad Saad Alkait, Ghadeer Ghalab Almutairi, Fatimah Salim Almufarji

“…Materials and Methods A systematic electronic search was conducted using Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, and PubMed databases to identify relevant studies published between January 2010 and September 2022. …”
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Defining indicators for disease burden, health outcomes, policies and barriers and facilitators to health services for migrant populations in the Middle East and North African regi... by Charles Agyemang, Ali Ardalan, Farah Seedat, Bouchra Assarag, Nuria Casamitjana, Kolitha Wickramage, Sally Hargreaves, Ana Requena-Mendez, Fouad M Fouad, Dominik Zenner, Anna Deal, Stella Evangelidou, Wafa Saidi, Chiaki Ito, Oumnia Bouaddi, Moudrick Abdellatifi, Alba Cuxart-Graell, Hassan Edries, Eman Elafef, Taha Maatoug, Anissa Ouahchi, Liv Mathilde Pampiri, Sara Arias, Adel Abdelkhalek, Ahmed Hamed Arisha, Ibrahim Ahmed Bani, Aasmaa Chaoui, Wafa Chemao-Elfihri, Kenza Hassouni, Mahmoud Hilali, Mohamed Khalis, Wejdene Mansour, Ali Mtiraoui, MENA Migrant Health Working Group, Asad Adam, Adnene Ben Haj Aissa, Salma Altyib, Hanen Ben Belgacem, Imane Belkhammar, Thomas Calvot, Luciana Ceretti, Nelly Chavassieux, Hassan Chrifi, Mohamed Douagi, Algdail Elnil, Gonzalo Fanjul, Ahmed Hamed, Abdedayem Khelifi, Lora Makhlouf, Maissa Mokni, Davide Olchini, Tarik Oufkir, Nasong Park, Giuseppe Raffa, Sandra Santafé, Alice Sironi, Fatma Temimi, Zeineb Turki

“…This protocol describes a suite of seven systematic reviews that aim to identify, appraise and synthesise the available evidence on the burden and health outcomes, policies and access (barriers and facilitators) related to these mobile populations in the region.Methods Seven systematic reviews will cover three questions to explore the: (1) burden and health outcomes, (2) policies and (3) healthcare barriers and facilitators for the following seven disease areas in migrants in the MENA region: tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis B and C, malaria and neglected tropical diseases, diabetes, mental health, maternal and neonatal health, and vaccine-preventable diseases. We will search electronic databases for studies in any language (year 2000–2023), reference-check relevant publications and cross-check included studies with experts. …”
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The Real-World Utilization Pattern of Increased Utilization of Advanced Topical Adjunctive Hemostats in a Vertically Integrated Healthcare System by Lee Stern, Yi-Chien Lee, Biwen Tao, Lois Lamerato, Gaurav Gangoli, Richard Kocharian, Walter Danker III

“…This retrospective observational study described the utilization pattern of the SURGICEL® family of oxidized regenerated cellulose products (SURGICEL® ORIGINAL, SURGICEL® FIBRILLAR™, SURGICEL SNoW®) in a large, vertically integrated healthcare system, by utilizing electronic medical records (EMR) extracted from August 2013 through June 2015 at Henry Ford Health System (HFHS). …”
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Estimating the global health impact of gender-based violence and violence against children: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Joht Singh Chandan, Emmanuela Gakidou, Jaidev Kaur Chandan, Nicholas Metheny, Mariam Khalil, Cory N Spencer, María Jose Baeza, Alexandra Debure, Molly Herbert, Teresa Jewell, Rachel Qian Hui Lim, Sonica Minhas

“…In this protocol, we describe a systematic review and meta-analysis for a comprehensive assessment of the impact of violence exposure on health outcomes and health-related risk factors across the life-course.Methods and analysis Electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Global Index Medicus, Cochrane and Web of Science Core Collection) will be searched from 1 January 1970 to 30 September 2021 and searches updated to the current date prior to final preparation of results. …”
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A scoping review of strategies for the prevention of hip fracture in elderly nursing home residents. by Anna M Sawka, Nofisat Ismaila, Ann Cranney, Lehana Thabane, Monika Kastner, Amiram Gafni, Linda J Woodhouse, Richard Crilly, Angela M Cheung, Jonathan D Adachi, Robert G Josse, Alexandra Papaioannou

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We searched for citations in 6 respective electronic searches, supplemented by hand searches. …”
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Factors associated with the uptake and utilisation of diabetic retinopathy screening services in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review. by Iheanyi Oby Nwaoha, Albain Ayime Balibuno, Nuha Ibrahim

“…A comprehensive search of peer-reviewed articles and grey literature was conducted from May 2023 to June 2023. Electronic databases searched include Medline, Embase, PubMed, CINAHL Complete, APA PsycINFO, Web of Science, and African Journal Online (AJOL). …”
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Rapid identification and phenotyping of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease patients using a machine‐based approach in diverse healthcare systems by Anna O. Basile, Anurag Verma, Leigh Anne Tang, Marina Serper, Andrew Scanga, Ava Farrell, Brittney Destin, Rotonya M. Carr, Anuli Anyanwu‐Ofili, Gunaretnam Rajagopal, Abraham Krikhely, Marc Bessler, Muredach P. Reilly, Marylyn D. Ritchie, Nicholas P. Tatonetti, Julia Wattacheril

“…Our work aims to rapidly identify NAFLD patients within large electronic health record (EHR) databases for automated stratification and targeted intervention based on clinically relevant phenotypes. …”
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Racial Differences in Systemic Immune Parameters in Individuals With Lung Cancer by Mitchell S. von Itzstein, MD, Jialiang Liu, PhD, Hong Mu-Mosley, PhD, Farjana Fattah, PhD, Jason Y. Park, MD, PhD, Jeffrey A. SoRelle, MD, J. David Farrar, PhD, Mary E. Gwin, MD, David Hsiehchen, MD, Yvonne Gloria-McCutchen, Edward K. Wakeland, PhD, Suzanne Cole, MD, Sheena Bhalla, MD, Radhika Kainthla, MD, Igor Puzanov, MD, MSCI, Benjamin Switzer, DO, MHSA, MS, Gregory A. Daniels, MD, PhD, Yousef Zakharia, MD, Montaser Shaheen, MD, Jianjun Zhang, MD, PhD, Yang Xie, PhD, David E. Gerber, MD

“…Clinical and demographic information were obtained from electronic medical records. Pretreatment peripheral blood samples were collected and analyzed for cytokines using a multiplex panel and for immune cell populations using mass cytometry. …”
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What is the Injury Incidence and Profile in Professional Male Ice Hockey? A Systematic Review. by Marco Cattaneo, Carlo Ramponi, Kristian Thorborg

“… # STUDY DESIGN Systematic Review # METHODS The electronic databases PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, ProQuest-Sport medicine & Education Index, and Pro-Quest Dissertation and Thesis were searched utilizing terms related to ice hockey and injuries. …”
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Guidelines for robotic credentialling in reconstructive and functional urology. Consensus study by Frances Harley, Rasa Ruseckaite, Eva Fong, Henry Han‐I Yao, Hashim Hashim, Helen E. O'Connell

“…Using a modified Delphi process the experts were asked to indicate their agreement with the proposed list of recommendations that was identified from the literature and review of relevant international credentialing policies in three electronic survey rounds. Results Fourteen experts participated in round 1 of online surveys, 9 in round 2 and 13 in round 3. …”
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Ambulance attendances involving personality disorder – investigation of crisis-driven re-attendances for mental health, alcohol and other drug, and suicide-related events by JH Broadbear, RP Ogeil, M McGrath, DS Scott, Z Nehme, F Moayeri, D Lubman, S Rao

“…Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of coded electronic patient care records from the Victorian-arm of the National Ambulance Surveillance System between January 2012 and May 2019. …”
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A journey into a Mediterranean diet and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review with meta-analyses by Demosthenes Panagiotakos, Katherine Esposito, Paolo Chiodini, Maria Ida Maiorino, Giuseppe Bellastella, Dario Giugliano

“…Objectives To summarise the evidence about the efficacy of a Mediterranean diet on the management of type 2 diabetes and prediabetic states.Design A systematic review of all meta-analyses and randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that compared the Mediterranean diet with a control diet on the treatment of type 2 diabetes and prediabetic states was conducted. Electronic searches were carried out up to January 2015. …”
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Forecasting models for leprosy cases: a scoping review protocol by Bruna Oliveira Ascef, Gustavo Laine Araújo de Oliveira, Carmelita Ribeiro Filha Coriolano, Haliton Alves De Oliveira Junior

“…We will perform a systematic search from when each database started until April 2022 and we will include the following electronic databases: MEDLINE via PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Latin American and Caribbean Health Science Literature Database. …”
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Patients’ preferences on atopic dermatitis skincare and social media use: a qualitative study by Roxana Mazilu, Stefanie Ziehfreund, Stephan Traidl, Alexander Zink

“…Conclusions Patients exhibit diverse patterns of SM use when selecting daily products and critically evaluate the online content, demonstrating a greater trust in healthcare professionals or familial connections. Electronic word-of-mouth, disease severity and prior product experiences emerge as prevalent factors influencing patients’ product selection. …”
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Characteristics of pediatric patients with febrile convulsions admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Alanoud A. Abuhaimed, Nawaf A. Alghamdi, Ghadah I. Alhussin, Ghadah S. Alduhaimi, Fatmah Othman, Duaa M. Baarmah, Hamad A. Alkhalaf

“…MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included pediatric patients aged between 3 months and 5 years who presented to the emergency department of King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and were admitted to hospital with FC diagnosis during 2015 to 2021. The hospital’s electronic medical records system was reviewed to obtain patients’ information on age, gender, clinical characteristics, laboratory investigations, length of hospital stay, and outcome. …”
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Rehabilitation and violence-related traumatic brain injury: A scoping review. by Samira Omar, Maria Jennifer Estrella, Muzna Ahmad, Angela Colantonio, Jessica Babineau, Vincy Chan

“…The aim of this scoping review is to determine the extent to which rehabilitation is available to and accessed by people who sustain TBI from interpersonal violence.<h4>Method</h4>Electronic databases (i.e., MEDLINE, Cochrane CENTRAL Register of Clinical Trials, CINAHL, APA PsycINFO, Criminal Justice Abstracts, Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts, and Proquest Nursing and Allied Health) and grey literature (i.e., relevant organizations' websites) were systematically searched for peer-reviewed articles and reports that met eligibility criteria. …”
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